Curmudgeon's Corner

By Samuel Minter / Ivan Bou

A weekly current events podcast where the hosts discuss whatever is hot in the news each week.... more

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October 02, 20232023-09-30: Holding It Wrong
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about Biden Impeachment Inquiry and Trump Fraud Judgements. They talk Trump and Biden's mental decline or lack thereof. And of course they don't forget Senator Gold Bars. That's the newsie stuff. Before that, Ivan's computer and car chargers, a book review, and an acknowledgment of Curmudgeons all over the world.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-30
Length this week 2:13:21
(0:00:00-0:04:17) Appropriate Note

(0:04:40-0:45:44) But First
Car Charging Infrastructure

Book: Robinson Crusoe (1719)

(0:47:46-1:28:07) But Second
Impeachment Inquiry

Senator Gold Bars

(1:28:23-2:12:49) But Third
Trump vs Biden Mental Acuity

Trump Fraud Judgement

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
2h 14min
September 24, 20232023-09-22: Profiles in Ignorance
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are sad that some people aren't completely obsessed by the details of the news like they are and Ivan gives in to the iPhone 15 hype. But the main topics are Rupert retiring and the implications for his news empire, the US House being in disarray, and Election 2024. Plus Sam is sorely tempted by something, but resists.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-22
Length this week 2:03:43
(0:00:00-0:03:11) Cold Open

(0:03:30-0:39:10) But First
Low Information Citizens

iPhone Upgrades

Popcorn Temptation

(0:40:13-1:03:19) Main One
Rupert Retires

Fox in Decline

(1:04:08-2:03:02) Main Two
House in Disarray

Election 2024

Using Words

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
2h 4min
September 17, 20232023-09-16: Flexibility Paradigm
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about strikes, shutdowns, Romney retiring, and the latest Trump stuff. On the lighter side, they discuss how workdays end, and how school days begin. With a few other things in passing as usual. Tune in and enjoy the ride!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-16
Length this week 1:54:45
(0:00:00-0:05:12) Cold Open

(0:05:35-0:31:43) But First
Quitting Times

School Mornings

(0:32:51-1:10:28) Economic Stuff
Multiple Labor Strikes

Government Shutdown?

(1:11:34-1:53:43) Hodgepodge
Romney Retiring

Trump Gag Order?

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 55min
September 09, 20232023-09-09: Automatic Truth
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan give the usual dose of Republican legal drama, with updates on the Proud Boys, that Cheese guy, Meadows, Navarro, and yeah, Trump too. But they also discuss a movie, whale watching, state fairs, and world fairs. Plus some on portable displays, misleading polls, immigration, and even a couple imitation Curmudgeon's Corner shows. Super full. Super fun.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-09
Length this week 2:05:08
(0:00:00-0:02:21) Cold Open

(0:02:43-0:44:56) But First
Yamazaki Feedback

Movie: 97 Minutes (2023)

Whale Watching

Going to the Fair

(0:45:56-1:13:52) Part One
Proud Boys Sentences

Speedy Trials

Meadows Loses

The Non-Indicted

Navarro Conviction

(1:16:32-2:04:30) Part Two
Portable Displays

Immigration Situation

Misleading Polling Hype

Election 2024

Other Curmudgeons

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
2h 6min
September 04, 20232023-09-01: Control F
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner: Sam and Ivan Stuff. Trump Stuff. Other Stuff. But First Stuff. It is a show full of stuffiness. And stuff. Or something like that. In any case, all the usual things you expect on one of these shows. Thrills, chills, and madness. Or maybe your narrator just didn't feel like writing a real description. Enjoy!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-01
Length this week 1:53:59
(0:00:00-0:03:08) Frozen Open

(0:03:31-0:33:03) But First
Wet AirPods

Exercise

Ozempic

(0:33:33-1:11:56) Trump Stuff
Corporate Case

Financial Worries

Schedules

14th Amendment

Weakness

(1:13:40-1:53:24) Other Stuff
Hurricanes

Climate Anomalies

Aging Politicians

Fyre Festival 2

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 54min
August 27, 20232023-08-26: Red Alert
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan discuss alcohol, caffeine, and other substances of interest. Plus Prigozhin's eventful flight, moon related stuff, and what happens when you stay at one company a long time. Oh, what is that you say? What about the politics? OK. Fine. They also hit the Republican presidential debate, signs of Trump weakness, and some updates on all the Trump legal cases. Happy?
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-08-26
Length this week 1:54:10
(0:00:00-0:02:10) Cold Open

(0:02:25-0:41:53) But First
Selective Substances

Corporate Elders

(0:43:55-1:34:09) Republicans
Tucker Interview Fail

Republican Debate

Trump Weakness

Legal Maneuvers

Truth and Consequences

(1:34:59-1:53:35) Other Stuff
Prigozhin

Skipped Topics

Moon Shots

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 55min
August 20, 20232023-08-18: Little Trap Doors
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do the Trump thing, cause there isn't really a choice, is there? Sometimes it would be nice to ignore it, but it really is important. Other than that, another review of the goings on in text based social media, discussion of the current wave of hype around AI, Ivan talks books, and Sam talks power tools. Which Sam should not be using. Nope.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-08-18
Length this week 1:56:02
(0:01:15-0:35:58) But First
Ivan on Business

Book: Dead in the Water (2022)

Sam with Power Tools

(0:36:59-1:13:09) Trump
Crime Speech

Detailing the Plot

Federal vs Georgia

Pushing the Limits

Chances of Jail

Delay Delay Delay

(1:13:52-1:55:33) Split
Twitter

Threads

Mastodon

AI Hype

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 57min
August 13, 20232023-08-11: Quicker Slower
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan returns from his extended absence to join Sam once again. They start out with recapping the dramatic events that kept Ivan away, followed by a book review before jumping into politics with all four feet. On that side they have climate change, the latest Trump news, implications of the Ohio ballot results, and finally worries about political violence. And that be that.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-08-11
Length this week 1:54:57
(0:00:00-0:02:23) Cold Open

(0:02:40-0:38:31) But First
Lottery, Vacation, and Computer

Book: Young Zaphod Plays It Safe (1986)

(0:39:37-1:20:45) But Second
Hawaii Fires and Climate Change

This Week's Trump Stuff

(1:21:28-1:54:12) But Third
Ohio Ballot Implications

Political Violence

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 55min
August 07, 20232023-08-05: Early Maypril
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan was supposed to be back. But his computer exploded or something, so he wasn't. So Sam toughed it out to do a mostly solo show. The solo part was 100% on Trump's latest set of indictments in DC and looking at that from a variety of angles. For the last segment though, Alex joins in to talk about one of his latest projects via a broken microphone.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-08-05
Length this week 2:07:39
(0:01:48-0:05:14) Intro

(0:08:04-0:43:32) Indictment Part 1

(0:45:02-1:14:58) Indictment Part 2

(1:18:18-1:42:14) Indictment Part 3

(1:43:55-2:07:05) Tea- uh... CapsulePlayground!

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
2h 8min
July 30, 20232023-07-29: Femur Actually
For the second week in a row, Ivan is on vacation. So this time Ed joins Sam for the show. As is traditional, when there is a guest cohost, the guest picks the topics. For this week, Ed chose the writer/actor strikes, RFK Jr., the latest Trump charges, and some changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. All good choices! Woo!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-07-29
Length this week 1:58:37
(0:01:15-0:29:38) Writer/Actor Strikes

(0:31:22-1:07:12) RFK Jr.

(1:08:15-1:31:12) New Trump Charges

(1:33:13-1:58:07) UCMJ Changes

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
...more
1h 59min

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